UPDATE: The PT Summer Scavenger Hunt is ready for you! Explore the township in the sequential scavenger hunt through the month of July. The first clue is in Beanstack of you can go to ptlib.org/ab11 to get started.
A summer of adventure is here at the PT Library! Readers of all ages can participate in library programs and log their reading through Beanstack to earn prizes. Join us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party for all ages on Saturday, June 1! Preregistration is open on Beanstack starting May 15, and logging of activities and books begins June 1.
Read the quick FAQ below to learn more about summer reading at PTPL. We are also hosting a summer reading info session on May 23.
Who can participate in summer reading?
-Our summer reading program is for all ages, from birth to adult!
When is the Summer Reading program?
-Summer Reading runs for 10 weeks from June 1 through August 10.
How much do I have to read?
-Different age levels have different goals for the summer
—Birth to PreK: 200 books, an average of 3 books a day
—K to 2nd Grade: 1500 minutes, an average of 25 minutes a day
—3rd to 6th Grade: 2500 minutes, an average of 40 minutes a day
—7th to 12th Grade: 3000 pages, an average of 45 pages a day
—Adult Readers: The more the merrier!
How do I log my reading?
-Readers can join their age-specific reading challenges on the Beanstack app and log books on mobile devices or online. Paper trackers are also available by request.
Is there more than just reading?
-Yes! Look for activities and challenges in Beanstack that award badges and points for attending library programs and checking out community events. You can view library programs on our event calendar.
How do I win prizes?
-Youth Readers earn points by logging their reading and completing activities. A halfway prize is ready when they reach the halfway point goal. Readers who complete the challenge are entered to win an end-of-summer prize basket.
-Adult Readers earn a prize when they get a bingo. They also earn virtual tickets by completing activities and logging their reads. Tickets can be entered through Beanstack to win prizes, which will be drawn at the end of the summer.
Colonel Seana M. Jardin is an Army Human Resources Officer with 24 years of service. An air defense PATRIOT missile officer who later transitioned to the Human Resources career field, she has led a variety of organizations across her career and has deployed to Saudi Arabia, Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq. COL Jardin holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree in management and leadership from Webster University. Her last assignment was as the Staff Director for the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, providing advice on women’s policy to the Secretary of Defense. She is married and has three dogs.
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Peral is a U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate and a federal prosecutor on the civilian side. With over 23 years of combined military and prosecutorial experience, LTC Peral’s diverse assignments and work experience include that of a commander; Resident Legal Advisor, U.S. Embassy Honduras; Lead for the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Forces; and Attorney Advisor for the Office of Intelligence. LTC Peral holds a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Intelligence College, a Juris Doctorate from Temple University, a B.A. in Political Theory from Florida International University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Juilliard School.
Lieutenant Colonel William Phillips of the Arkansas National Guard enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1991 and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Twelve years later, he completed Officer Candidate School and became a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. LTC Phillips has held multiple leadership roles, including Congressional Affairs Contact Officer, commanding a 700-person battalion, and State Public Affairs Officer for the Arkansas National Guard. Will is a 2019 summa cum laude graduate from the University of Charleston, West Virginia, with a Master of Science in Strategy. He is the father of six kids and lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his wife, Tracie, where he contributes to several civic organizations focused on elementary education.
Lieutenant Colonel Christina Taylor of the Idaho Army National Guard was commissioned in 2002 as a Medical Service Corps Officer. LTC Taylor held a wide variety of leadership assignments in the National Guard, including commanding a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team and a Brigade Support Battalion with over 400 personnel. She earned a bachelor’s from the University of Idaho while in the Reserve Officer Training Corps and a master’s in leadership from Central Michigan University. She is currently working on a Master of Strategic Studies at the United States War College. Taylor lives in Boise, Idaho, and enjoys mentoring at-risk youth.
